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Our Mission is to create a fun, insightful environment for students to develop their critical thinking skills, strategic planning, and creativity through the game of chess. Chess is a game that opens pathways in the mind that lead to a deeper perspective which allows students to approach problems in ways they would have never considered.

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Membership Helps Treat Schizophrenia, Protects Against Dementia, Helps Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, Develops Perspective, Lowers Stress Levels, Improves Your Memory, and Improves focus.

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We, the students of the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the Houston Center of Texas Woman's University, recognizing that student involvement in exploring career options and in promoting nutrition among college students, do hereby ordain and establish this Constitution.

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To provide opportunities for career exploration
To promote healthy eating among college students

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The mission of Pi Theta Epsilon is to support the practice of occupational sciences and the practice of authentic occupational therapy by promoting research, leadership, and scholarly activities by its members. In this way, the organization serves not only the profession, but helps to ensure quality healthcare services for the general public.

Membership Benefits
In addition to the lifelong honor and privilege of being elected to a nationally accredited professional honor society, members in good standing are eligible to:

- Apply for exclusive scholarships and awards including the Mary J. Bridle First Research Award, Martha Kirkland Scholarship, the President's Award, and the Grant for Excellence in Interchapter Collaboration.
- Attend the PTE Annual Business Meeting with guest speakers in occupational therapy.
- Network with past and present OT members at the PTE reception, Annual Business Meeting, and Special PTE Session at the AOTA Annual Conference.
- Receive a one-year subscription to OTJR: Occupational Therapy Journal of Research (a $108 value) and name printed in OTJR's annual list of inductees.
- PTE members seeking federal employment may be eligible for a GS level upgrade according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Policies. Section 4 reviews the Educational and Training Provisions or Requirements necessary to be eligible for the upgrade. Some of the provisions and requirements are based on class standing, grade point average or honor society membership, and may mean a higher level of pay. Keep in mind this is not a PTE managed benefit -- it is federal policy. Questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Human Resources department associated with the position being applied for.
- Special benefit for Lifetime Members: Complimentary online CEU courses through OccupationalTherapy.com (a $99+ value). This benefit begins when member completes their OT program.
- Wear an honor cord at graduation to signify membership in an elected honor society.
- Receive a personalized PTE Certificate for member induction ceremony and a membership card.
- Wear the official PTE membership pin on professional apparel. These can be purchased at the AOTF marketplace.
- Receive the official newsletter, the Scroll and Pen.
- Serve as an elected chapter or national officer.

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Mission
● To promote cooperation among Texas Woman’s University, Houston Center students, faculty, staff, and administration,
● To protect the rights of Texas Woman’s University, Houston Center students,
● To provide official channels through which the opinions and desires of Texas Woman’s University, Houston Center students may be expressed,
● To create an environment which fosters student leadership opportunities and involvement,
● To improve the physical, social, and academic welfare of Texas Woman’s University, Houston Center students, and
● To function as a liaison between students and the University faculty, staff, and administration.

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● Provides a forum for communication between the students, faculty, and staff of the Texas Woman’s University, Houston Center, the Texas Medical Center and the greater Houston area.
● Provides a channel to recommend, to the proper University officials, necessary improvements in the policies and procedures of the University and Student Life.
● Participation in cross-curricular programs and activities that benefit career growth and social engagement between Texas Woman's University Houston's students.

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The mission of Student Nurses Against Cancer (SNAC) is to provide students with an avenue to
serve patients and their families in our community who have been afflicted by cancer. This
organization will give students the opportunity to grow in their skillset, through faculty
mentorship and by providing hands-on activities with cancer patients and families. SNAC will
better prepare students for being a compassionate and caring nurse.

Membership Benefits
SNAC focuses on educating students about working in the field of Oncology and caring for people affected by cancer. The organization connects students with experienced professionals to gain insight into working in Oncology care post-graduation. SNAC also aims to provide several community service events for students looking to take action in their communities to help those affected by cancer.

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This long-standing organization broadens the awareness of recent developments within the field of Occupational Therapy, encourages interest in this academic area, and cultivates a social life for respective members.

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Engage in SOTA Events, including exclusive guest speakers, passport opportunities, socials, and general meetings for updated information for OT

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Mission
(1) Contribute to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality health care;
(2) To provide programs representative of fundamental and current professional interests and concerns;
(3) To aid in the development of the whole student and his/her professional and his/her responsibility for the health care of the people in all walks of life.
(4) To have direct input into standards of nursing education and influence the education process;
(5) To influence health care, nursing education and practice through legislative activities as appropriate;
(6) To promote and encourage participation in community affairs and activities toward improved health care and resolution of related social issues
(7) To represent nursing students to the consumer, to institutions, and other organizations;
(8) To promote and encourage recruitment efforts, participation in student activities, and educational opportunities regardless of a person's race, color, creed, sex, lifestyle, national origin, age or economic status; and
(9) To promote and encourage collaborative relationships with National Student Nurses' Association, American Nurses Association, National League for Nursing, International Council of Nurses, Texas Nurses Association, Texas league for Nursing, as well as other nursing and related health care organizations.

Membership Benefits
Networking opportunities with experienced nurses
Volunteering Activities
Skills and Certification Workshops
Resume and Interview Advice
Joining a supportive network of student nurses